Twenty-five minutes gone and still no breakthrough despite an unexpectedly open early spell.

South Korea prepared to face Germany in the World Cup semi-final with coach Guus Hiddink claiming they no longer fear European sides.

South Korea's star striker Ahn Jung-hwan remains doubtful for the World Cup semi-final against Germany, despite training on Monday.

South Korea midfielder Kim Nam-il, who is recovering from an ankle injury, has returned to training - but was restricted to stretching alone.

GUUS HIDDINK has angrily rejected suggestions there is a conspiracy to help South Korea in this World Cup.

Guus Hiddink has rejected suggestions there is a conspiracy to help South Korea win games in this year's World Cup.

South Korea controversially beat Spain on penalties to become the first Asian side ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

South Korea controversially beat Spain on penalties to become the first Asian side ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

South Korea controversially beat Spain on penalties to become the first Asian side ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

South Korea coach Guus Hiddink has aimed a dig at Spain ahead of their World Cup quarter-final showdown, claiming they were lucky to beat Ireland.

SOUTH KOREA hero Ahn Jung-Hwan, who scored the golden goal to knock Italy out of the World Cup, has been axed by his Italian club Perugia, according to the team’s president.

Striker Lee Chun Soo has come on for Korea in the 68th minute to replace Kim Nam-Il.

Striker Lee Chun Soo has come on for Korea in the 68th minute to replace Kim Nam-Il.

Christian Vieri stunned the vast home support by giving Italy a 1-0 half-time lead against South Korea in the second round of the World Cup.

Christian Vieri stunned the vast home support by giving Italy a 1-0 half-time lead against South Korea in the second round of the World Cup.

All the main moves from the England v South Korea friendly